Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

Genetic diseases, syndromes, or conditions caused by genetic variations and abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.

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Genetic disorders

human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV)

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) The virus isolated and recognized as the etiologic agent of AIDS. HIV-1 is classified as a lentivirus, a subtype of retroviruses. 2) Human immunodeficiency virus, the cause of acquired ...

mucus

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells. 2) Viscous suspension of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts.

mucous

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) The viscous secretion of mucous membranes. It contains mucin, white blood cells, water, inorganic salts, and exfoliated cells. 2) Viscous suspension of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts.

ultrasound

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) The visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections of echoes of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissues. Use of ultrasound for imaging or diagnostic ...

pachyonychia

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Thickened nails. 2) Extreme usually congenital thickness of the nails.

coronary arteriosclerosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Thickening and loss of elasticity of the coronary arteries, leading to progressive insufficiency of the arteries (coronary disease). 2) A condition and especially one caused by atherosclerosis ...

1) Thin leaf-shaped cartilage, covered with mucous membrane, at the root of the tongue, which folds back over the entrance to the larynx, covering it, during the act of swallowing. 2) The flap that ...